Organisation & housing responsibilities
First work out whether you need a binding decision, practical help at your residence or independent guidance.
OFFICIAL
Studierendenwerk Hamburg
For applications, tenancy agreements, residence management, the tenant portal and binding decisions.
ON SITE
Residence management & technical issues
Choose the right route for questions about your agreement, ordinary damage and urgent technical issues on site.
INDEPENDENT
Wohnanlagen-Wiki
For clear guidance and direct links to official or local services.
Quick guide to responsibilities
| Your concern | Responsible route |
|---|---|
| Application or general housing advice | Accommodation Advisory Centre or the official application route |
| Tenancy agreement, length of stay, notice, payment or approval | Your residence management or the caseworker named in the letter |
| Ordinary fault | Tenant portal; handled or coordinated by residence management |
| Urgent technical damage | Current local on-call or contractor contact |
| A serious case that remains stuck after using the normal route | Head of the responsible housing department as the specialist escalation level |
| Participation or a community project | Student self-government |
| Clear explanation | Independent Wohnanlagen-Wiki; verify binding details at the original source |